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CEFAS24-156 Contract for provision of temperature probes and data loggers

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cefas, concerning the provision of temperature probes and data loggers for its Weymouth laboratory, was completed under a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold. With an award status tagged as 'complete', the contract commenced on 1st September 2024 and is set to conclude by 30th June 2026. This transaction falls under the industry category for probes, with a contract value of £37,372, servicing locations in regions such as the South West of the United Kingdom, among others. The last noted update was published on 13th March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in scientific equipment, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as it highlights the criteria of being suitable for these types of enterprises. Organisations with expertise in manufacturing or supplying temperature measurement instruments or related goods stand a promising chance in similar future tenders. With Cefas acting as the buyer, known for its scientific research reach, businesses related to laboratory technologies could develop strategic collaborations through such procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-156 Contract for provision of temperature probes and data loggers

Notice Description

Provision of updated temperature probes and data loggers for Cefas Weymouth laboratory technical areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/569a687e-caf7-40d5-b0b5-3240c5e04188
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141641 - Probes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,058 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENDERSON BIOMEDICAL

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